Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength-Chapter 448 - 350: Internal Troubles and External Threats, Decision to Go to War

Meng Yu found himself beset by internal and external troubles.

The external pressures don’t bear mentioning, as various powers all had their covetous eyes trained on him.

As for internally, after Mirror Twelve achieved Divinity Transformation, Meng Yu had not gone to see him, nor had he come to the world enveloped by the Third Order Law to see Meng Yu.

It was as if after a Great General conquered an enemy nation, the days when the two were closely bonded, even sharing life-and-death experiences, seemed to have ended, and now, they only communicated through letters.

Meng Yu greatly admired those who kept their promises at the cost of their lives, fearing death too little himself, though there was a distinction between a noble death and a foolish one.

Mirror Twelve was a good person, someone with ideals, morals, and a willingness to fight for his beliefs, but such a person could sometimes be very troublesome.

He could be your best comrade-in-arms or your fiercest enemy; he could brave life and death for you or sternly hold you to account!

Because you always had to answer one question: why would someone follow you?

To save the multitude, they brave death with you, but for your glory and wealth? Why wouldn’t they do it themselves?

Mirror Twelve wouldn’t care how many Golden Elixir Big Sisters Meng Yu slept with, nor how many people from the Cultivation World Meng Yu harmed, even if Meng Yu killed innumerably and was cruel and ruthless—those were, to Mirror Twelve, merely Meng Yu’s personal hobbies.

In their correspondence, Mirror Twelve was amiable, saying that achieving Divinity Transformation was really an accident and that he would definitely keep his promise; Meng Yu could be assured.

However, Meng Yu had to answer a question to the newly transcended Divinity, Mirror Twelve.

Why would he uphold his promise and follow Meng Yu back to the Immortal Sect or obey him instead of staying at the Old Immortal Gate and establishing his own rule?

The moment Mirror Twelve returned to being a Divinity, Meng Yu greatly doubted if the Moon God Contract was still effective.

Of course, it was very likely that Mirror Twelve wouldn’t pose this question and would fulfill his promise, but Meng Yu had to be prepared!

And in the midst of this, a slight oddity had already been noticed by someone.

Meng Yu furrowed his brow.

"Spirit Rice, huh, is it scarce in the city? Is the Myriad Gold Pavilion preparing to sell a batch to me?"

Recently, Sleepless City faced a slight deficit in Spirit Rice supply. Although the basic supply hadn’t ceased, as batch after batch of prominent figures came to Sleepless City, combined with a panic mentality, it led to a 30% increase in the free market price of Spirit Rice.

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Master Huo laughed and said nothing.

In the Cultivation World, Sect conflicts often started with groundwork laid decades, even a century in advance, with various pieces and strategies prepared; very few were like Meng Yu’s forceful approach.

When internal turmoil began in the northwest of the Cultivation World, the Myriad Gold Pavilion, targeted by Meng Yu’s tactics, employed all sorts of methods, including hoarding of supplies and stirring up civil strife. Even rumors of Meng Yu’s grain shortage in Sleepless City were partially spread by them.

If you can fight, then you can set terms. If you don’t show you can hurt your opponent, then once they gather their wits, you’re the next target!

"Also, I heard a rumor."

The female Golden Elixir continued with a smile, revealing a piece of news.

"The True Lords from Ten Directions Demon Subduing Hall will soon come here to investigate the differences between Blood God Sect and Blood Demon Sect, and understand the scenes where disciples of Ten Directions were slain. I’ve heard many rumors, Young Master Meng, you’re called a demon from the Demon Gate."

Hua Miaochai, who was accompanying the drink, frowned slightly. The elders of the Moon-Watching Sect all knew this was a sore spot for Meng Yu!

After Song Wuqiu’s sword nearly destroyed the Moon-Watching Sect, Meng Yu, after winning, severely punished the forces of the Ten Directions Demon Subduing Hall in the Western Wastes, leaving no prisoners alive, mercilessly killing them all and warning the major Sects of the Western Wastes that any individual or Sect that colluded with the Ten Directions Demon Subduing Hall would be annihilated. As for the Ten Directions Demon Subduing Hall itself, he would seek justice!

This was also why, on the Ascension List, after Meng Yu revealed his identity, whether it was the White Fox or the ancestors of the Demon Gate, they all accepted Meng Yu very easily.

"You’re quite eloquent."

Meng Yu glanced at the outspoken female Golden Elixir, suddenly reminded of a female classmate from his time at Azure Star.

Many people encounter one or two boisterous tomboys who always pride themselves on their forthright personalities, speaking bluntly, unable to tolerate even a speck of sand in their eyes; Meng Yu’s classmate was just like that, priding herself on her integrity.

They break up with you because you didn’t give a gift on Qixi Festival, citing how you’re not striving hard enough, so why should anyone look up to you, and so forth.

That was her straightforwardness, always standing by her fellow female classmates, of course, also gaining countless advantages, meddling in numerous marriages.

As for criticizing her, if you were powerful, she’d say her mouth was foul and easily offended people, urging you not to take it to heart; if you were weak, she’d curse even more venomously.

Meng Yu really disliked these kinds of people.

"Do you admire the Ten Directions Demon Subduing Hall?"

"The Ten Directions Demon Subduing Hall swept away the demons, winning admiration from all, isn’t that normal?"

"Do I have a grudge with you?"

Meng Yu looked at her.

"How could that be, Young Master Meng, this is our first meeting, just straightforward talk, you should thank me for notifying you of this news."

The boisterous female Golden Elixir said with a smiling tone, adding one more comment.

"Song Wuqiu, is she doing well now?"

Meng Yu suddenly felt a bit amused.

That female classmate later on did quite well; there were always many who needed someone like her as a loudspeaker, many unwilling to offend her, thus gaining many opportunities, and even being straightforward was admired by many young people, appearing supremely confident and remarkably successful at reunions.